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New possibilities in isotope correlation analysis of spent nuclear fuel

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Isotopic correlation analysis is believed to make possible quick and accurate determinations of nuclear fuel parameters for reactor operation, reprocessing, fuel management and nuclear safeguards. Correlation dependencies have been found between ratios of fission products on the one hand and isotope ratios of the heavy elements on the other hand. The use of the154Eu/155Eu ratio in correlation analysis was proposed by SMULEK. The scope of useful applications of this isotopic ratio has been further investigated. A quick and time-saving method to measure the154Eu/155Eu ratio has been elaborated. The atomic ratios have been found by internal calibration using the computer programme ABSINT. Beside this the atomic ratios of154Eu/155Eu as a function of nuclear fuel burn-up have been calculated using the computer programme ISOTOP.

The correlation between the154Eu/155Eu ratio and nuclear fuel burn-up is best approximated by a quadratic function. Up to a burn-up of 1% fima a linear function can be used.

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Hermann, A., Berndt, R. New possibilities in isotope correlation analysis of spent nuclear fuel. J. Radioanal. Chem. 80, 189–198 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02517662

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